Origin
Brookhaven, GA
Late night in Brookhaven on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, GA to Canton, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, GA
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Canton, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Brookhaven to Canton covers 39.2 miles and typically takes about 52 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate via the Atlanta Bypass, the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, and the Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this commute is an economical way to move between these two Southeast Georgia locations. Assessing the route beforehand helps you prepare for what is essentially a straightforward local transit between the suburbs of the Greater Atlanta area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Osborne Road Northeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Windsor Parkway Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northland Drive Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hickory Flat Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Point Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, GA and Canton, GA.
1
Start on this road
397 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
63 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left
139 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn right onto GA 141
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
5
Turn left onto Osborne Road Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Osborne Road Northeast
6
Enter roundabout onto Windsor Parkway Northeast
152 ft
·
4 sec
·
Windsor Parkway Northeast
7
Continue on Windsor Parkway Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Windsor Parkway Northeast
8
Turn right onto Northland Drive Northeast
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northland Drive Northeast
9
Turn slight right onto High Point Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
High Point Road Northeast
10
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
11
Turn left onto Glenridge Connector
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Glenridge Connector
12
Continue on Glenridge Drive Northeast
371 ft
·
10 sec
·
Glenridge Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 285 West
14
Merge onto I 285
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 75
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Exit 268
Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit onto GA 5 Business
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 5 Business
Exit 16
Toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GA 140 East: Canton
22
Turn left onto GA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn right onto Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Marietta Road
24
Continue on West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Marietta Street
25
Turn right onto East Main Street
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Brookhaven, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
9
20.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 268
Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
GA 5 Business
Take the exit onto GA 5 Business toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward GA 5 North, GA 20 West: Canton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Canton, GA
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only about 4% of this 39.2-mile journey takes place on major highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 16.7-mile stretch along the Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. This transition from high-speed bypasses to more technical local driving creates a varied, active experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Be prepared for frequent turns as you navigate through the regional landscape.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookhaven, GA and Canton, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Chattanooga.
Marietta
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
Chattanooga
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Canton, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canton, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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